Voodoo74's Generic Labz X-Mass log (Sponsored)

This is my first foray into more extensive supplements so advice is defiantly appreciated. (As Iíve not done this before so Iím blatantly copying MgoBlueís format.)
Personal Info:
34 years old
5í7Ē 154
BF% 28.7

i.e. A definite beginner in all of this.

PH Experience:
None
Training Regiment:
Getting to the gym about 5 day a week currently

Day 1: Cardio/Chest/Tricep
Day 2: Cardio/Back/Bicep
Day 3: Cardio/Legs/Shoulders
+Stomach exercises on any day I have time

I know lots of cardio might be counterproductive to some of my goals but I find it keeps my mental health on an even keel so its staying.

After getting to the gym fairly regularly last year with some results, more fitness more than muscle growth, I hadnít been much since October (holiday/ill/xmas). Got back to 2/week from Jan and now up to 5/week again.

I have a program review at the gym soon so this might all change then.

Iíve been upping my calories and splitting it into 6 meals/day which is going ok so far. Iíve also making sure Iím getting lots of water in the daytime.

Not sorted out what Iím going to be doing PCT yet, I figured that I should see how the X-Mass is affecting me and once Iíve got through half the cycle see what needs to be done. Iím a student so I have definite budget limits though.

I should be able to post nearly every day, but Iíll defiantly post for each day, even if itís a day late. Iíll be commenting on weight, strength, mood, libido, sleep and appearance in the mirror. Iíve not taken measurements before so Iíll skip that as I donít think itíll be very accurate

Iíll get a start picture up soon and post more pictures if I think there are noticeable results.

As I said comments and advice are appreciated but donít get too technical Ė I might be pretty smart when it comes to Uni but this is all new to me.

Day 1 – Feb 13th
Strength: New program so hard to judge
Mood: Good, coping with stress well
Libido: Same
Sleep: Slept well for the first half of the night but after I woke in the night I never really got back to sleep properly – not unusual for me.
Mirror: Nothing to note

First day of new program as well – instructor has me on a Matrix program and I have to say its hard going but feels like its doing good. Chest and shoulders today. Following advice I’m taking 40mg with both pre and post shake.

Day 2 – Feb 14th
Weight: 158lbs (after work out)
Strength: Sill only second day of new program
Mood: Excellent, but then again it was valentines day.
Libido: Ditto
Sleep: Slept well
Mirror: nothing to note

Don’t ache as much as I thought I would this morning after yesterdays work out.

Day 3 – Feb 15th
Strength: Now been once through program so can start to compare
Mood: Excellent
Libido: High, getting more ‘twitches’ than usual
Sleep: Seemed to sleep ok but little energy first thing
Mirror: nothing to note

Remarkably little soreness from the new program workouts that are really pushing me.

I was in a rush after the gym to eat and get out so forgot to take my second X-mass pill after workout. I ended up getting a bit trashed and it was gone 4am by the time I finally got to go to sleep – though it was fun it’s thrown me off schedule.

Day 10 - Feb 22nd
Mood: Good then Low then Good again
Libido: Good
Sleep: OK till I woke with hangover

Feeling rough and tried today so only went for a 30 min swim at the gym. Even then felt quite shaky and light-headed for a while. Feeling a bit narked that so far I haven’t received an invite to an old mates wedding – but its probably just Royal Mail.

Should get to the gym tomorrow but with Uni on tues and parents about wed-thurs I don’t think I’ll get much done this week.

Day 12 – Feb 24th
Mood: Mixed
Libido: Very High
Sleep: Good
Mirror: Nothing to note when stationary in from of the mirror but I think when I see my arms moving there is more there than before – perhaps is my body fat % was lower I’d be able to see more of what’s going on.

If you are going to do all that cardio I would suggest doing cardio or weights earlier in the day and the other later in the day. If that is not possible do your cardio after the weights. This will leave you stronger for your weight training sessions and you will burn more fat during cardio because of lower blood glucose levels post workout.